Strand Guesthouse

Location: 3 Diaz Street, Strand, za

Star Rating: 5.9 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Family Cottage

  1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 40-inch TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Honeymoon Room

  1 King Bed

  323 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - 40-inch TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Towels and shower

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Family Room

  The family room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room offers a private entrance, a seating area, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 5 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter

• Double Room

  This double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  This double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed

• Standard Family Room

  In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle. This family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter

Guest Reviews

• Petersen (1/5): - I didn't like anything, but because of your no refund policy, we were forced to stay for the night. We did not feel welcomed at all and this is why. Good morning Thank you for letting us stay in your rooms for the night, there is a few things I need to bring to your attention of which I am really disappointed 1. The way we were received at your place. 2. The TV as advertised, was not working,and had no remote. 3. We asked twice to come fix it, nobody pitched. 4. The bedding was dirty, and we found a long hair under one of your pillows. 5. One of the glass of those paintings above the bed was cracked, which is very dangerous. 6. There is no table cloth. 7. Only one wine glass, supposed to be two. 8. Dry toothpaste on the tap. Someone brushed teeth and did not clean the basin. 9. And as the last message states that we were supposed to pay R150 for deposit as security for the contents inside. We waited for someone to come and collect so we can show them everything that was faulty, but no one came. 10. The night was supposed to be special for me and my wife, but all those things spoiled it for us. We only get to celebrate our 30years anniversary once, well it didn't go as planned.
• Chrystal (4/5): Unsafe uncomfortable dirty and scary extremely uncomfortable - On our arrival the bedding and walls were very dirty. The toilet is right infront of the kitchen so if you use it the smell travels and there's a manhole drain inside the toilet.The place is not well maintained it looks like a jungle and there's inadequate lighting making it extremely difficult to navigate at night. It feels unsafe and we had to park our car outside in the street. There's now security the main door was broken and couldn't lock.
• Sheldon (6/5): - The wifi signal wasn't ass strong
• Sivuyile (4/5): - Nothing No wifi,blocked shower the place is dirty
• gladile (4/5): Please payback that amount - none hence I didn't book breakfast. I booked 3 nights for 2 colleagues. On the 1st night as they come in with their cars R80.00 per night per car was charged. Total of R480.00 extra payment. That was ambush. Hence I was not made aware of that I expect repayment.
• Goliath (5/5): -
• Charnell (4/5): -
• lewis (1/5): -
• Diandra (3/5): If this is a place you are even wanting to just “sleep” at. Honestly, it’s not worth the money. I promise you that. - The location - Difficult to get in and out of the actual property. - Room is not clean. - Bathroom is not clean. - spider webs and cob webs all over the room. Overall the property is weird and dodgy and needs some serious TLC.
• Du Plessis (5/5): -
• Marais (8/5): -
• Wyndom (10/5): Very comfortable and friendly efficient staff -
• JAYSHREE (1/5): WE DIDNT STAY AND WE NEED A REFUND - Dear Sir/Madam, I trust you are well Our nine (9) staff members arrived at your accommodation on 21 January 2026 after a long and exhausting journey from Durban to Cape Town. Upon arrival, they found the guesthouse to be in an unacceptable and unhygienic condition. The bathrooms were filthy, there was a terrible smell throughout the premises, and the overall state of the accommodation was completely unsuitable for occupation. As a result, our staff could not remain on the property. To make matters worse, they were also asked to pay an additional R150 per person and R100 for parking, despite the condition of the accommodation. We had already paid a total of R18,060.00 for this booking, and given the circumstances, our staff had to be relocated to another resort so that they could rest and report to work as required. Unfortunately, due to the unacceptable condition of your establishment, we will be requiring a full refund of the amount paid. We trust that this matter will be resolved promptly. Thanks Dear Sir/Madam, I trust you are well Our nine (9) staff members arrived at your accommodation on 21 January 2026 after a long and exhausting journey from Durban to Cape Town. Upon arrival, they found the guesthouse to be in an unacceptable and unhygienic condition. The bathrooms were filthy, there was a terrible smell throughout the premises, and the overall state of the accommodation was completely unsuitable for occupation. As a result, our staff could not remain on the property. To make matters worse, they were also asked to pay an additional R150 per person and R100 for parking, despite the condition of the accommodation. We had already paid a total of R18,060.00 for this booking, and given the circumstances, our staff had to be relocated to another resort so that they could rest and report to work as required. Unfortunately, due to the unacceptable condition of your establishment, we will be requiring a full refund of the amount paid. We trust that this matter will be resolved promptly. Thanks
• Lorraine (1/5): - Nothing! Nothing of my stay were pleasant bedding were dirty it took us an hour to get into our room through a garage with cars parked inside! Will never go there again!
• Esmerelda (7/5): Nice and quiet place to stay - The quiet atmosphere and the friendly and helpful staff. There was no water, because of a pipe that burst in the area and we had to walk to another Guesthouse, about 1km away, for ablution facilities. There was nothing in place for such emergencies.
• Nicholas (5/5): Nice after the switch - Staff were brilliant and the host was very accommodating to switch to the other property. The initial booking of the family room was a nightmare as the cabin was built over a manhole cover, which made it smell like sewerage. It is not habitable, especially for anyone with health/breathing issues as my family suffer.
• Clarke (2/5): - We booked at Strand guest house at time we arrived we we informed that the room we booked was under construction and we were send to a another place. The place was not as per the photos
• moses (6/5): - Car parked in garage closed the walking space and shower and toilet needs to be changed
• VAMANDA (4/5): -
• Peter (1/5): - When I arrived to check in, there was no one to receive me. I phoned the after hours number and was told I needed to phone the other number. Therafter no one accepted my calls. I eventually found alternate accommodation. Avoid this place!!!!
• Cupido (1/5): - Bad It's to close at the back no wifi available or they didn't pay their wifi no remote to open by yourself
• bentz (7/5): -
• Peet (1/5): -
• ROI (1/5): Don't go there unless you don't have other place to stay. - Don't go there unless you have no other place to stay. The smell, the miscommunication, ammenties which are not working, not clean, the garbage was full of trash, no hand soap, only one towel for 2 guests, the tv is not working, wifi doesn't work.
• Lollipop 🍭🍬 (8/5): -
• Adams (1/5): -
• Simone (4/5): -
• Zukile (9/5): Nothing more the place was good for no complains - I didn't get the breakfast, the place was good The tv didn't want to play
• Awethu Noguda (3/5): -
• Daniel (1/5): - The area Everything about the place itself
• Raziah (1/5): Terrible! - The place was terribly filthy and when I reposted this the owner didn’t bother to reply There was piles of dead ants everywhere Dust everywhere The paintings in the wall was broken and dusty The tv wasn’t working properly and was hanging skew and wires everywhere The bedding wasn’t clean and the towels smelled bad The overall place was filthy I will never come back there nor will I recommend this place to anyone I was told there’s new owners but the previous teas way better , they are the reason we came back but this was my last time there
• De Jongh (5/5): It's a beautiful little place for sleep over, perfect location and the garden add some tranquility.. - Loved the tranquility, the garden and the lay-out. New Management Confusion No TV remote
• Jordaan (10/5): -
• Muller (6/5): -
• Emmanuel (6/5): Good leassons learned and an opportunity to read and relax. - It was a quaint little place. I could read and relax. I take responsibility for the fact that I did not check whether it was self-catering. When I got to the room, I discovered there was no stove and would incur an extra cost if I was to move. The toilet pot was very low down, which would make it hard for any tall person or any person with a bit more weight. The television was troublesome. For two days, I had no sound and the hosts did not know what to do.
• Lesego (8/5): -
• Jan (1/5): Could not stay as facilities did not match facilities pictures. Room to small for family. -
• Malcolm (1/5): Bad -
• Russel (5/5): Passable -
• Jacks (2/5): Very poor -
• Cachama (7/5): Good -
• Reginette (1/5): Bad - The location was ok close to shops and the beach The rooms were dirty and the sheets had marks on,the showers were filthy and malt stuck everywhere inside the shower the kitchen utensils were dirty and the 1 grey table cloth were smelly and dirty there were also a bad smell in the room we stayed 2 nights and booked for 4 adults but wen we arrived there were a miscommunication about our rooms and we asked for 2 couple rooms but we're put in a family room wen we explained we initially wanted 2 rooms and I phoned the friday 5 times the morning to explain we are looking for 2 rooms the lady said I must book for 4 adults she will change my booking wen we arrived the manager on duty Damian were nice and explained that we booked a family room but I explain to him we wanted to roo.s for 4 adults and the situation surrounding the miscommunication between me and the lady over the the phone but he said we can't upgrade to 2 couples rooms cause we made the booking online even after we were willing to pay the extras.but we had to ask the ladies to clean the room and bring towels as we only had 2 towels in the rooms we were also very disrespected by the remarks the staff made as we were drinking to much after they cleaned the room.but Damian was friendly and always asked if he could assist with anything but I understand the guest house was busy but we had to ask for our room to be cleaned and that was almost 4pm in the afternoon. So cleanliness is a no go everything was dirty and dirty marks on bedding and bad smells in room and a slippery dirty shower there were gum stuck in the shower where you put your. Soap I even took pictures it's bad some of the lights were not even working
• Hess (8/5): Very good -
• Rorwana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Valentyn (5/5): Passable -
• Grant (1/5): Bad - The guesthouse I was booked in was double booked and was redirected to another property.
• Dumi (1/5): Never pay onlime - Nothing Toiletnot flushing Window not working Hard matress Room next to reception Loud noise Door with cracks Given poor qulaity room
• Rossco (1/5): Bad -
• Dillon (10/5): Exceptional - The Freedom around the facility No sugar or soap in rooms
• Barends (8/5): Very good -
• Petunia (2/5): I will never stay there again - Absolutely nothing No refund option, on-site extra charges and overall hygiene of bathroom not forgetting the decor style😫
• Berlinah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jeneen (6/5): Pleasant -
• Vanessa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Qiniso (5/5): I never got to sleep in a place I paid for - I never got to sleep in the place I booked for. I called and they said it available, then I booked the place. After an hour I got there they said the place is full. Where they took me there were cockroaches in the microwave
• Darren (2/5): Not going back - People didn't make a noise around the room, which was needed The person at reception. He didnt greet me once after I greeted 3 times. I asked him about the room and I was met with silence but as soon as his workers speak to him then he is the loudest in the room. The next morning when I had to drop the guys off. I was met with silence again after greeting. I got my deposit back and I said "thank you", nothing. Again. If you're the front point of a air bnb/guesthouse, at least interact with people helping you stay in business. Because the floor in the bathroom was damaged. There was no TV remotes (luckily we had our ipads) but we still needed to go and watch sports at a bar because the wifi was extremely poor aswell.
• Lasto (1/5): Bad - The location was safe and close to the beach and park to exercise! Tight security The shower was clogged and no shower mat The couch in the room was so dirty Found a big cockroach next to my food in the middle of the night!
• Hendrik (4/5): It was okay. Staff is friendly and helpful. But if there is a problem the manager doesn’t come back to you . - Parking is a problem because I had to climb over cars to go to the room. A car was blocking the walkway to the back rooms. Even had to pick my heavy equipment over a big bakkie. Just a lack of communication between manage and guests. I paid 3 times for Elephant room R890 And was moved to Penguin room that’s R790 plus parking. The first time it was rebooked but not updated by staff onsite. The 2nd time they couldn’t find keys for that room and moved me to a cheaper room. The 3rd time I paid R890 for Elephant room plus parking but we couldn’t get it open. I had to book somewhere else and no refund was given back. The manager is aware of it.
• Steffani (1/5): Bad -
• Vercuiel (2/5): Won't go back, hope someone rescues the poor bird!! - Breakfast was not offered. Spacious family room. Mould on curtains, hard to navigate to room through garage where people park and leave no room to walk. I reserved a parking space with staff member that checked us in, only to find a full garage upon our return. There is a little bird (quail) in a cage with finches. It has no nest or hiding place, its scurrying around in clear distress the whole time!! It broke my heart to say the least!
• Chanre (10/5): Exceptional - The best The friendliness the staff was handy and the place was excellent
• Gavin (1/5): Bad -
• Julian (7/5): Good -
• Hendrik (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christopher (1/5): I id the full amount and when i got there the room was taken. Please contact me on 072 493 6865. I w - I paid the full amount and when i got there the room was taken. Please contact me on 072 493 6865. I want my money be tefunded pleas. Bank Capitec . 1410852340. Promenade branch I was never in the room and paid. Place was full when we got there
• Ntokwenzani (5/5): Passable -
• Frans (1/5): Terrable - That it was close to the beach The bathroom is so small I had to sit sideways on the the toilet, the drain in the shower is blocked and if I look at the damage on the wooden floor Its clear that its been like this for a long time. The whole setup is campy and small. Very little ventilation as it only had one window that opens up. I was woken by the place calling met at 5:30 in the morning for no reason. At 7:00 they started doing washing or something at my bathroom window so I could not sleep late. They insisted om me paying R250 breakage dep I had to go and withdraw cash when I arrived they only wanted 200 the next morning they did not even check that all was well. I traveled for work and requested a invoice to claim at my company after asking three times I now have a proforma invoice with none of the required details on it!
• Sekgoro (1/5): Bad -
• Yaron (4/5): Disappointing - Blocked shower.
• Ntokwenzani (7/5): Good - The area was great Felt creepy not welcoming
• Yg10 (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lynn (7/5): Good -
• Yg10 (9/5): Superb -
• Trancemastaza (8/5): Very good -
• Ronald (8/5): Very good -
• Zara (7/5): Good -
• Sabelo (9/5): Superb -
• Mjekula (10/5): Exceptional - serves was grate I liked everything
• Matthew (7/5): Good -
• Maciko (1/5): My guest did not spend over night, she checked in at 12 and left at 3 after she was denied ironing board. - Nothing, the property is not up to standard. My guest ended up leaving 4 hours later after checking in due to cheeky and disrespectful. The window in shower room was not even closing. The management did not even bother contacting me as the guest did not spend the night. The property is not clean, its actually false advertising.
• Nadine (1/5): Very bad service. - Nothing We did not even check in, because there was no one to help us after we called 10 times and then a guy came and said he could not find our booking and the booking said there is private parking and there were non. So we when to stay at n different place very bad service. Will never recommend this place to anyone.
• Lebo (3/5): Poor -
• Slabber (1/5): Nightmare experience - Absolutely nothing, although the domestic staff were very friendly. There was practically nothing about that aweful room that we liked. We were received by one of the cleaning staff, no sign of manager, owner or hostess. Imagine, a guesthouse but no coffee, tea or sugar in the room, apparently 'out of stock', joke of the decade. There was a coffee menu in the room but when wanted to order, sorry, coffee machine out of order. The pics on the website are totally misleading, not at all the room we had. It was not clean, aweful odour hanging in the air, no dish cloths, no toaster, basin chipped and blocked, no proper tap just a plastic pipe coming out the wall. Bathroom so small you had to sit with your feet in the shower. The whole place was not even bigger than a single garage. Toilet not flushing properly and water keeps running at times. Wifi as indicated was non existent when we got there, the Malawian told us he's working on it. Then suddenly the power went of, 2 hours later we 'found' the guy and when we enquired, 'oh sorry I forgot to switch on again. TV channels as per website was nowhere to be found. Netflix asked for a password, that did not work. No other channels and upon enquiring, same guy came to the room, tried something, after half an hour says he's coming back, never returned. Advertised braai facilities but no braai dish, tongs, etc. We were unable to sleep due to the noise on the roof, seems like loose stuff banging in the wind: no maintenance of course. Every time we call we reached another foreigner who does not understand Afrikaans who either is 'sorry', 'don't know' or not speaking a proper English. I was told they did not do refunds. Still no sign of a manager or owner, the hostess turned out to the cleaning lady as well, a Zimbabwean. Overall our stay that cost over R1000 was a nightmare and the worse guesthouse experience we ever had. Will never make use of bookings.com and wil NEVER recommend Strand Guesthouse.
• Benesia (5/5): Passable -
• Colinbruwene (4/5): Disappointing -
• December (1/5): It was not a pleasant stay and poor accommodation - Accommodation address was changed and I was informed however the alternative accommodation was a disappointment. The bed that had a thin sponge not a mattress and it was very uncomfortable, upper floor foot stamping on floor, the noise that came from there was a nuisance throughout the night. The general hygiene of the place was a problem. The value of amount paid for the initial accommodation booked did not match the alternative accommodation provided. When I asked the person responsible for the property with regards to same standard, she confirmed however to the contrary it was the opposite.
• Shadea (10/5): Exceptional -
• Talane (3/5): Almost bearable - Lady at the reception was super friendly and inviting and the room was spacious The pillows had mold on them and the room smelled stuffy nothing looked sanitary or clean
• Philani (7/5): It was very good and the staff is friendly - My location was very Good and the view of room i liked it Nothing at the moment
• Jua (9/5): Superb -
• Jua (9/5): Superb -
• Herman (8/5): It was really enjoyable staying at the B&B, and I would highly recommend it to any traveler. - I really enjoyed my stay! The B&B had a lovely serene feel to it, and the staff member was extremely friendly and genial. The room was also very cozy. I did find some mold on the inside of the curtain due to the humidity within the room, however this could easily be overcome with a chemical agent - or by instailing a humidifier/air purifier during the evening hours.
• Mafanya (10/5): Exceptional -
• Francisca (10/5): Exceptional - I Love the atmosphere is was all so comfortable & I felt immediately at home Everything was in order
• Maria (9/5): Very good value for money, will stay here again. - Love the very friendly service of Nothando/Nonnie, she is so friendly and efficient! The bed and bedding are super. Location is fantastic, 6 mins walk from the beach at the Strand. The specific room where I stayed this time, was a bit dark and airless.
• Calantha (8/5): Very good -
• Thandeka (10/5): Exceptional -
• Luyanda (8/5): Very good - I have liked the fact that I've booked after hours but I got excepted No brake fast and the tv channel were not connected
• Trevor-ronne (5/5): Passable - Property Woman staff came to bang on my door
• Brian (7/5): Good -

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